In Himachal Pradesh, the State Government has decided to keep shut all the schools except residential schools till 28th of this month in view of the current status of COVID active cases.  Earlier, except residential, all schools were directed to remain closed till 22nd of August.<br />''<br />''According to the fresh order issued by the State Disaster Management Cell today, only teaching and non-teaching staff have been permitted to attend the school.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">On the other hand, residential schools of the state will have to follow the  COVID SOPs developed by the State Education Department.</span><br />